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Old 04-20-2017, 09:46 AM   #1
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Default 36v EZGO Marathon Fuse Block

I just bought this ezgo, I believe it is a 94 marathon. There's a fuseblock that looks factory, I'm just curious how this works. Is it ready to use for 12v accessories or do I still need a reducer? Also, there's alot of wire bundles that run to each "corner" of the cart, for lights I believe but there's no lights on it.

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Old 04-20-2017, 11:52 AM   #2
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Default Re: 36v EZGO Marathon Fuse Block

It's a 6v current supplied to the block (which itself is rated for probably up to a much higher voltage like 12-18v).

The fuses are 15A I believe.

If you want to run LED accessories you can probably keep using the 6v line and same fuse block. Many LED light bars and etc have a power unit that will take anywhere from 5v-14v to power the lights. Keep in mind if you run something for a long time you will be draining 1 of the 6 batteries faster with additional accessories even in low power LED formats.

IMO a proper 12v seperate system is best.

Also IMO I would switch out that glass fuse block for an ATC fuse block.

Here is an ATC fuse holder from a good company with also a negative block built in: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Syst...46c35f6e5c8f87

If you want to run accessories on a dedicated 12v line without breaking the bank, here is a $30 battery that can run speakers/lights/etc:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...90afd6d65caf70
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Old 04-20-2017, 11:55 AM   #3
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Default Re: 36v EZGO Marathon Fuse Block

Here is what I turned my setup into with the battery above.

I still run the 'stock' components (EZGO LED tail lights and LED bulbs in front headlights) on 6v with the horn and etc

But I added a 12v system to power everything else.

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Old 04-20-2017, 01:08 PM   #4
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Default Re: 36v EZGO Marathon Fuse Block

Thanks for the reply. I have that same bluesea fuse block. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something with the block already there. So, I still have to run a voltage reducer, right?
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Old 04-20-2017, 01:26 PM   #5
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Thanks for the reply. I have that same bluesea fuse block. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something with the block already there. So, I still have to run a voltage reducer, right?
If you want to power your second added fuse block with 12v without an extra battery - yes.

If you want to power your second added fuse block with another 6v line from another battery - no.

if you want to power your second added fuse block with a new battery - no.
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Old 04-20-2017, 01:45 PM   #6
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Default Re: 36v EZGO Marathon Fuse Block

My cart is a 2001 txt, so might be different, but the factory fuse block is 12v. Ezgo set it up for 12v by tapping the + post of battery 5 and the negative of battery 6. The downside is that it draws those batteries down unevenly from the rest of the pack. For that reason I put in a reducer.

I'm not sure about a 94 marathon, but I would guess you have 12v at the current fuse block. It seems to be pretty split, as far as what the knowledgeable guys here think, but a reducer or a separate 12v battery would be a better setup.
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Old 04-20-2017, 02:05 PM   #7
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Thanks. If I install a reducer, do I need an off switch so its not always on? My key switch is only 2 position, on and off.
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Old 04-20-2017, 02:41 PM   #8
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Default Re: 36v EZGO Marathon Fuse Block

The common thread here seems to be that, yes, it's advisable to have a way to shut the reducer off when it's not I use. Especially if the cart will not be used for an extended period. From what I've read here, the reducer has some amount of draw even when not supplying an accessory.
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Old 04-20-2017, 03:57 PM   #9
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Default Re: 36v EZGO Marathon Fuse Block

FWIW, I have mine wired to the keyswitch. I wanted to be sure that when the keyswitch is off, everything is off. Years ago I ran a bank way down because I forgot to turn an accessory off. Now that 'marurity' is setting in, I'm guessing that has saved me on more than one occasion. I have not found it at all annoying that I must have the key on to use the radio.
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Old 03-11-2020, 06:37 AM   #10
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Default Re: 36v EZGO Marathon Fuse Block

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It's a 6v current supplied to the block (which itself is rated for probably up to a much higher voltage like 12-18v).

The fuses are 15A I believe.
That is most definitely 12v my guy..
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